Elvenblood - (Halfblood Chronicles) by Mercedes Lackey & Andre Norton (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

ELVENBLOOD (Halfblood Chronicles, Book Two) -- Revised & Illustrated

The saga accelerates. The long-awaited final volume of the Halfblood Chronicles is coming--and this monthly launch is an event. GRAB Book 2 now to ride the momentum all the way to the epic finale.

The world that began trembling in Elvenbane now erupts into rebellion. The ruthless Elvenlords still rule through overwhelming magic, and even Shana--the legendary half-blood born to break their chains--finds her powers slipping. With only a rag-tag alliance of half-blood wizards, escaped human slaves, and rebellious dragons behind her, the resistance remains mostly symbolic.

But hope flickers in the desert shadows--with the Iron People, a hidden human tribe who have evaded Elven domination for centuries. As tensions within Elven society near breaking point, Shana's encounter with this ancient tribe may unlock the secret of liberation... or trigger the destruction of everything she's fought for.

Why keep going:

• The stakes rise: The uprising begins to move from desperation to strategy.


• New allies, deeper secrets: The Iron People arrive, dragons stir, old powers awaken.


• Shana's inner conflict: When your weapons weaken and your enemies prepare, what do you fight *for*?


• Revised, illustrated edition: Freshly updated for new readers, richly enhanced for longtime fans.

The journey isn't over--it's evolving. For those who started the saga, Book 2 delivers the rising tide. For new readers, it's your moment to jump in before the crescendo builds in spectacular fashion.

Release Schedule -- One Book Every Month

• Book One: Elvenbane (revised, illustrated) -- May 12, 2026


• Book Two: Elvenblood (revised, illustrated) -- June 16, 2026


• Book Three: Elvenborn (revised, illustrated) -- July 14, 2026


• Book Four: Elvenbred (new, illustrated) -- August 18, 2026 -- the long-awaited finale

Keep the fire burning. Every book lands monthly--no long waits, no fading momentum. Stay with the saga. Be part of the event.

The Halfblood Chronicles return--bigger, bolder, and closer than ever to their destined end.

Review Quotes

"One of the season's liveliest and, most appealing fantasy epics."--Publishers Weekly

"A brisk, glittering yarn that packs as much action, suspense, and twisting of conventions into one novel as many writers invest in whole trilogies."--Amazing Stories

"I came to this book with no expectations, other than to enjoy a book co-written by Mercedes Lackey. To say that I enjoyed it, is to say that a trip to the moon was a mere jaunt."--Goodreads User Review

"A splendid blend of the talents of two excellent storytellers!"--Anne McCaffrey

"The first half of this book is a perfect case study in how 'telling' versus 'showing' can be wildly entertaining. The authors took a lot of time to build this world... and I found myself devouring the pages."--Niki Hawkes, The Obsessive Bookseller

"A very entertaining premise."--Tim Scheidler, Fantasy Literature

"An intense fantasy that does not leave out the darkside...acknowledging that only a realm showing both bad and good can truly be fully developed."--ThriftBooks User Review

"An entertaining adventure."--Kirkus Reviews

PRAISE FOR MERCEDES LACKEY:

"If you are in need of some literary chocolate when you're having a bad day, look no further than the works of Mercedes Lackey. Try at least one of her books and I'll bet you, like with any good chocolate, you'll want more!"--Fantasy Literature

"She has been called one of the 'most prolific science fiction and fantasy writers of all time."--Locus Magazine

PRAISE FOR ANDRE NORTON:

"She is a superb story-teller with a narrative pace all her own... Norton slowly unfolds a succession of images that first intrigue and finally engulf the reader."--The New York Times Book Review

"A titan in the world of fantasy novels"--The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction

About the Author

Mercedes Lackey is a New York Times bestselling author with nearly 150 books to her name. She began writing in her teens, developing her skills through fan fiction and later receiving mentorship from renowned author C.J. Cherryh. After moving to Oklahoma in the 1980s while working as a computer programmer, she published her first novel in 1985 and soon launched a prolific career. Her many series--including Valdemar, Elemental Masters, 500 Kingdoms, and Secret World Chronicles--have been translated into multiple languages, and she continues to be a major force in fantasy literature.

Andre Norton, born Alice Mary Norton in 1912, was a groundbreaking science fiction and fantasy author whose career spanned more than 70 years and over 130 novels, including the influential Witch World and Beast Master series. A former librarian, she became the first woman to receive both the Gandalf Grand Master Award and the SFWA Grand Master Award, and was inducted into the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame in 1997. Known for her vivid world-building and coming-of-age themes, her legacy continues through the annual Andre Norton Award for young adult speculative fiction named in her honor.